This healthy spin on traditional chicken salad is both flavorful and bright. It has avocado and lime in its flavor profile and is lightened with dairy-free plain yogurt. It’s a perfect picnic or day trip option to pop in the cooler in no time.

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Make-Ahead Lemon Vegetable Orzo Camp Cooler Salad

Lemon Vegetable Orzo is a fast and easy recipe that will taste better the next day. It’s a bright mix of pasta and whatever vegetables you have on hand taking up space in your freezer.

Cilantro and Smoked Paprika Hummus - Lightweight Backpacker's

This herby hummus is a new take on the old classic. It is packed with flavor and add a punch to your pita, veggies or lunchtime wrap. You can whip it up and serve it right way, pack it into the cooler or take it in your pack with the dehydrated method.

The Easiest Strawberry and Rhubarb 'Jam'

The flavor combination of strawberries and rhubarb is always a winner. This is the quickest way to get your summer bounty stored away for your next adventure or right into the freezer to enjoy in the winter.

Backpacker's Lightweight Farro with Lemon and Feta

The farro here serves as a hearty base against a tangy vinaigrette that’s bursting with lemon flavor. It’s a light and bright meal that can either be stashed in your camp cooler or rehydrated on the trail.

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Homemade Cooler Vinaigrette for Camping

Easily tossed into the cooler before the start of your trip, this dressing makes a perfect salad dressing. It will make meals effortless, but elevated at camp. You can also use this as a marinade for poultry, pork and veggies.

Kickin' Summer Blackberry BBQ Sauce

If you’re looking for a way to use up your blackberries from the farmer’s market, this is a fantastic recipe. Not only is it delicious on chicken and pork for grilling, it also stores incredibly well. You’ll be able to enjoy this summer treasure year-long.

Chimichurri Flank Steak Over Campfire

Chimichurri is a fantastic slurry of fresh herbs and oil brightened with a red wine vinegar. It works perfectly to soften this tougher cut of meat as a marinade while the reserved can be drizzled over at serving time.

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Mason Jar Fresh Herb Dressing for a Camping Cooler

Toss this in your cooler and forget about it. You can use this herby mix to marinate meat, chicken or as a dressing for your trip. It’s a no-hassle and easy to make recipe that will elevate your camping experience.

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Camp Cooler Panna Cotta with Lemon Curd and Blackberries in Jam Jars

This dessert should come with a microphone drop. It’s a fun and easy recipe to pop into the cooler or serve at a holiday picnic in the backyard.

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